research Discovery of Autoantigens in the Hair Loss Disorder Alopecia Areata: Implications of Posttranslational Modifications
Scientists are still unsure what triggers the immune system to attack hair follicles in Alopecia areata.
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30-60 / 156 results research Biomarkers of Alopecia Areata Disease Activity and Response to Corticosteroid Treatment
Corticosteroid treatment reduces inflammation and alters hair keratins in alopecia areata.
research Both Lesional and Non-Lesional Skin from Acne Patients Shows Robust IL-17-Skewing and Upregulation of Antimicrobial Peptides
Acne patients' skin, both with and without lesions, shows a strong immune response and higher antimicrobial activity.
research Alopecia Areata: A Complex Cytokine-Driven Disease
Alopecia areata is a hair loss disease caused by complex immune reactions, and new targeted treatments show promise.
research The Role of Serum Th1, Th2, and Th17 Cytokines in Patients with Alopecia Areata: Clinical Implications
Alopecia areata severity and treatment response are linked to specific cytokine levels.
research Th1/Th2 Peripheral Blood Balance and CD200 Expression in Patients with Active Severe Alopecia Areata
Patients with severe active alopecia areata have lower CD200 expression and an imbalance in their immune system.
research Pruritus, Allergy and Autoimmunity: Paving the Way for an Integrated Understanding of Psychodermatological Diseases
The conclusion is that understanding the complex relationship between allergies, autoimmunity, and psychological factors is key to treating skin disorders with itching.
research Response to Ustekinumab in Three Pediatric Patients with Alopecia Areata
Ustekinumab helped three kids with alopecia areata regrow hair.
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Small molecule DMF improves psoriasis and multiple sclerosis, adult skin cells can be made to grow new hair, certain skin cells initiate hair growth, IL-17C controls gut health and can cause skin inflammation, and skin cells produce IL-17 that can lead to psoriasis.
research SnapshotDx Quiz: September 2016
Scalp psoriasis features reversible hair loss and specific immune activation, with no significant hair follicle damage.
research Decreased IL-10 Producing Regulatory B Cells in Patients With Alopecia Areata
People with alopecia areata have fewer IL-10 producing immune cells, which might contribute to the condition.
research The Role of Leptin in Selected Skin Diseases
Leptin affects skin and hair health and may worsen some skin conditions, but more research is needed to understand its full impact.
research Metabolic Syndrome and Skin Disease: Potential Connection and Risk
Some skin diseases may indicate a higher risk of metabolic syndrome and related health issues.
research Topical Calcipotriol Mixed with Topical Steroid Versus Topical Steroid Alone in Treatment of Alopecia Areata
Mixing calcipotriol with a steroid is almost as effective as using a steroid alone for alopecia areata and has fewer side effects.
research Cellular Retinol-Binding Protein-1 Expression Increases with Clinical Severity of Alopecia Areata
Higher CRBP1 levels are linked to more severe alopecia areata.
research Current Protocols: Alopecia Areata Mouse Models for Drug Efficacy and Mechanism Studies
The C3H/HeJ mouse model is useful for studying and testing treatments for alopecia areata.
research The Association of Diffuse Alopecia Areata and Psoriasis Vulgaris in a Young Child
A young child with alopecia areata and psoriasis improved with treatment, suggesting a link between the two conditions.
research Targeting the Janus Kinase Family in Autoimmune Skin Diseases
Janus kinase inhibitors are promising treatments for autoimmune skin diseases like eczema and psoriasis.
research Viral-Induced Rapidly Progressive Alopecia Universalis: A Case Report and Literature Review
COVID-19 may trigger or worsen rapid hair loss in alopecia areata.
research Type-2 Immunity Associated With Type-1 Related Skin Inflammatory Diseases: Friend Or Foe?
Type-2 immunity may influence skin diseases and could be targeted for treatment.
research Gene Expression of Osteopontin in Alopecia Areata: A Case-Controlled Study
People with alopecia areata have higher levels of osteopontin, which might be important in the disease's development, but this doesn't relate to how severe the disease is.
research Dermatologic Toxicities Associated with Chronic Gamma-Secretase Inhibitor Treatment for Desmoid Tumor
Most patients experienced mild to moderate skin problems during a trial for a desmoid tumor treatment.
research Vitiliginous Lesions During Contact Immunotherapy for Alopecia in a Patient with Autoimmune Thyroiditis
Contact immunotherapy can cause vitiligo in patients with autoimmune conditions.
research Alopecia Areata: A Review on Diagnosis, Immunological Etiopathogenesis, and Treatment Options
The document concludes that while there are various treatments for Alopecia Areata, there is no cure, and individualized treatment plans are essential due to varying effectiveness.
research Autoimmune Skin Disorders
The document concludes that autoimmune skin disorders are treated with corticosteroids and immunosuppressive drugs.
research Novel Fish Oil-Based Bigel System for Controlled Drug Delivery and Its Influence on Immunomodulatory Activity of Imiquimod Against Skin Cancer
The fish oil-based gel with imiquimod improves skin cancer treatment and reduces inflammation.
research Functional Complexity of Hair Follicle Stem Cell Niche and Therapeutic Targeting of Niche Dysfunction for Hair Regeneration
Understanding how hair follicle stem cells work can help find new ways to prevent hair loss and promote hair growth.
research Cell Death in Skin Function, Inflammation, and Disease
Different types of cell death affect skin health and inflammation, and understanding them could improve treatments for skin diseases.
research Group IID, IIE, IIF, and III Secreted Phospholipase A2s
Different sPLA2 enzymes affect immunity, skin and hair health, reproduction, and may be potential targets for therapy.
research Exploring the Drug Repurposing Versatility of Valproic Acid as a Multifunctional Regulator of Innate and Adaptive Immune Cells
Valproic Acid could potentially be used to treat immune-related conditions due to its ability to modify immune cell functions.